OpenFieldApprenticeship Blue Ridge Salaried Technical Contract
Four-year registered apprenticeship pairing students with regional manufacturing corporations with full tuition coverage and paid wages.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma with satisfactory math and mechanical aptitude scores
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Employer interview, drug screen, and signed apprenticeship agreement
- Recommendation letters
- High school technical teacher recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% covered college tuition plus starting hourly wage of $15.00–$18.00/hour
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Completely covered by state apprenticeship waiver and employer
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Blue Ridge Community College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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